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Issue with broken pin on 31 (possibly 29) connector on motherboard

Issue with broken pin on 31 (possibly 29) connector on motherboard

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Duckbill_drake
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06-18-2016, 07:51 AM
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I worked on my PC recently and was attempting to reinsert the front panel USB connector. I accidentally flipped it upside down, which damaged the pins. I tried to fix it myself but it broke. Do you have any alternatives for this type of connector? Since your back panel is already full, the best choice would be to get a PCIe add-in card that includes USB headers. Let me know if you need more details!
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Duckbill_drake
06-18-2016, 07:51 AM #1

I worked on my PC recently and was attempting to reinsert the front panel USB connector. I accidentally flipped it upside down, which damaged the pins. I tried to fix it myself but it broke. Do you have any alternatives for this type of connector? Since your back panel is already full, the best choice would be to get a PCIe add-in card that includes USB headers. Let me know if you need more details!

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WinAlone
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06-18-2016, 09:14 AM
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USB connectors provide power to just two ports, allowing you to insert the header and use either one. Fixing the connector is feasible, though it requires careful handling with a soldering iron because it involves precise micro-soldering.
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WinAlone
06-18-2016, 09:14 AM #2

USB connectors provide power to just two ports, allowing you to insert the header and use either one. Fixing the connector is feasible, though it requires careful handling with a soldering iron because it involves precise micro-soldering.

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Prime3656
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07-02-2016, 07:16 PM
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Based on the damaged pin, you might restore functionality by connecting a wire elsewhere. For instance, with this pinout: Vbus pins both deliver 5v... if one fails, the USB port won't work because it loses power. However, you can reach the other end where connectors sit on a small board attached to the case. Solder a wire between the Vbus pins in the connector or onto the board. Both connections will share power, which means high-power devices won't work together easily, but low-power items like keyboards, mice, or headphones should function fine. If the ID pin in another area is broken, it doesn't affect the issue. The SS pins are tricky if they fail, making repairs more difficult.
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Prime3656
07-02-2016, 07:16 PM #3

Based on the damaged pin, you might restore functionality by connecting a wire elsewhere. For instance, with this pinout: Vbus pins both deliver 5v... if one fails, the USB port won't work because it loses power. However, you can reach the other end where connectors sit on a small board attached to the case. Solder a wire between the Vbus pins in the connector or onto the board. Both connections will share power, which means high-power devices won't work together easily, but low-power items like keyboards, mice, or headphones should function fine. If the ID pin in another area is broken, it doesn't affect the issue. The SS pins are tricky if they fail, making repairs more difficult.

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zZuko
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07-02-2016, 10:27 PM
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Thanks a lot for the details! The Vbus pin was the issue, and I managed to replace it. I still have one working header, so I don’t have too much concern. I also tested some low-power components elsewhere, but they didn’t work. No worries about that.
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zZuko
07-02-2016, 10:27 PM #4

Thanks a lot for the details! The Vbus pin was the issue, and I managed to replace it. I still have one working header, so I don’t have too much concern. I also tested some low-power components elsewhere, but they didn’t work. No worries about that.

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